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We regularly spotlight standout posts from creators around the world. Here are our latest picks:

How I said hello and goodbye to my friend Stephen

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How I said hello and goodbye to my friend Stephen

Stephen Bray and granddaughter Naomi A close friend of mine, Stephen Bray, passed away almost a year ago.  His wife, Diane, invited Jean and I and a number of Steve’s friends to come to a gathering at her house this week to gather our memories, reminiscences, and appreciations. That has prompted me to reflect on […]

Daniel Farber Daniel Farber April 24 7 min read

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What is Freshly Pressed?

Freshly Pressed is a WordPress.com program that highlights the most interesting, thoughtful, and creative posts published across our network each week.

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Our team hand picks standout posts from WordPress.com and Jetpack blogs, focusing on originality, storytelling, and engagement.

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Yes! Being Freshly Pressed means your post is featured on WordPress.com and shared with thousands of readers, helping you reach a wider audience.

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